Education & Training

American Welding Society

American Welding Society

AWS is a nonprofit organization that advances the application of welding and related disciplines.

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.

The mission of the American Welding Society is to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.

The vision of AWS is to continually enhance their position worldwide as the premier global professional/technical society in welding and allied joining and cutting processes.